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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online

Coach Schoettmer cheering on his team from the sidelines.

PROFILE: Shine on, Shotty

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor June 3, 2024

With initial plans to be in Lawrence only for a short period of time, JV soccer coach, West Middle School basketball coach and occasional substitute teacher Daniel Schoettemer was prepared with escape...

FEATURE: Electrifying Women’s Soccer

FEATURE: Electrifying Women’s Soccer

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter April 17, 2024

On March 16, the Kansas City Current unveiled their latest soccer stadium, located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. The 117 million dollar project promised a picturesque stadium by the Kansas City...

Archived photo by Chloe Cook

FEATURE: Kicking It Into Gear

Arianna Waller, Reporter April 1, 2024

Following the loss to Garden City in overtime last year, Girls Soccer is heading back into the game. The girls are focusing on their strength, resilience and leadership to bring a new look to the program.  Senior...

Celebrating the victory of the game, junior Yusef Iskandrani hugs his mother. Iskandrani played throughout the varsity soccer season while observing Ramadan. "The most challenging aspect of Ramadan is being really thirsty. I cramp so much during the games because my muscles have no water or nutrition to last me my whole game. It's extremely challenging but I know god will help me through out the way."

FEATURE: Fueled By Faith

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor March 28, 2024

As the sun set on the horizon on the night of March 10, junior Yusef Iskandrani and his family began Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. Throughout this month,...

Junior James Spear dribbles the ball through Lawrence High players. The junior, who is playing his first year on varsity, acts as a defender.

SPORTS: Boys Soccer Program Sweeps Lawrence High

Elizabeth Hare, Assistant Social Media Editor October 16, 2023

Following a win for the varsity boys soccer team last year against Lawrence High School, this year's schedule declared that Oct 12, the Firebirds would be facing off against the Chesty Lions in the annual...

PHOTO GALLERY: Little Firebird Soccer Clinic

PHOTO GALLERY: Little Firebird Soccer Clinic

Baila Love, Photographer September 28, 2023

After scoring a goal, the boys varsity soccer team celebrates with each other. They beat Shawnee Heights 5-0 on Tuesday, Sep. 5.

SPORTS: Boys Soccer Striving for Success

Elliot Skillman September 18, 2023

With a loss to DeSoto to start the season, the Boys Varsity Soccer team aims to show their resilience in the coming games. When faced with their next two matchups, the squad showed that they are prepared...

PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School Recap

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor September 11, 2023

Running the halls, the cross country team practices inside due to a rising heat wave. Having to practice inside isn’t new to the cross country team, according to coach Steve Heffernan. "We're used to having to make up some stuff to fill in gaps when the weather's just not accommodating,” Heffernan said.

SPORTS: Record Breaking Heat Disrupts Fall Sports

Nick Sprecker and Lilly Wall August 25, 2023

Lawrence, KS, one of many midwest cities currently trapped inside a heat zone, has broken its own heat index record twice in the span of a week with index temperatures reaching up to 135 F. Small, everyday...

Junior Greyson Heiman, watches a world cup game during class. On Tuesday Nov. 29, the United States played Iran during school.

FEATURE: World Cup Winter 2022

Greyson Heiman December 3, 2022

Due to the overwhelming heat in Qatar this summer, this year the Federation of International Football Association [FIFA] World Cup will is taking place in Nov. and Dec. opposed to June when the competition...

Photo by Addie Driscoll

Beyond the Rivalry

Nate Ankenbauer, Sports Reporter November 8, 2021

In response to overcrowding in 1997, a third of Lawrence High students transferred to the newly founded Free State High School. From then on out, Bob Billings Parkway would split Lawrence in half,...

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